Paul, L. creator text utu 2024 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Code" by L. Paul is a crime fiction narrative likely written in the late 1920s. The book centers around a mysterious ship, the "Cora", and its crew as they find themselves embroiled in a thrilling plot related to stolen valuables, deception, and the looming specter of impending investigation from Scotland Yard. It combines elements of suspense and intrigue as the characters navigate their murky intentions against the backdrop of criminal undertakings. The story follows Drake, a man with dubious ties, who boards the "Cora" under the pretense of being a passenger. He soon discovers that the ship harbors secrets, including a connection to a sensational jewel heist and potential murder. As tensions rise among the ship's passengers—who include a dubious engineer and a quiet fellow named Quayle—Drake deduces that he is not the only one with something to hide. The narrative unfolds as Drake, trying to outsmart his suspicious peers and uncover the truth, clashes with the cunning wireless operator Cray and the weary captain Bain. Ultimately, the book weaves a complex tapestry of lies and enigmas culminating in a resolution that ties together the threads of intrigue aboard the ship, exposing the intricacies of crime and morality at sea. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2024-04-26 Roger Frank and Sue Clark Originally published: New York, NY: The Butterick Publishing Company, 1927 Short stories Sea stories Criminals -- Fiction Ships -- Fiction Radio -- Fiction PS New York, NY: The Butterick Publishing Company, 1927 https://archive.org/details/AdventureV064N0519271115 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73468 https://archive.org/details/AdventureV064N0519271115 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73468 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134711.0 73468